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SwedenEscatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove water level
River gauge, Escatawpa River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:37 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove reads 1.72 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.28 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. There is still 6.28 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.40 ft and 2.68 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.90 ftSeptember 28, 1998
- Forecast peak
- 1.90 ftWednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 6.28 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Sections of major roadways will be flooded, including Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90. Subdivisions and camps around the area will be inaccessible by automobile. Evacuations may be necessary.
- 11.90 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on September 28, 1998. Fishing camps will flood. Water will approach U.S. Highway 90 in Orange Grove. Moderate flooding of subdivisions along the river is expected.
- 10.00 ft
- Flooding of some homes and business structures will occur along U.S. Highway 90 and subdivisions along the river. Access roads to the river will be flooded.
- 8.00 ft
- Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened.
- 1.72 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.90 ft | September 28, 1998 |
| 2 | 10.90 ft | August 31, 2012 |
| 3 | 10.25 ft | August 29, 2005 |
| 4 | 10.16 ft | July 2, 2003 |
| 5 | 10.08 ft | March 30, 2009 |
| 6 | 10.04 ft | September 27, 2002 |
| 7 | 9.49 ft | June 25, 2017 |
| 8 | 9.12 ft | January 6, 2002 |
| 9 | 8.90 ft | May 4, 2013 |
| 10 | 8.53 ft | August 30, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Escatawpa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escatawpa River near WilmerRiver gauge, Escatawpa River | 7.98 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek near Seven HillsRiver gauge, Big Creek | 6.65 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Pascagoula River at Graham FerryRiver gauge, Pascagoula River | 2.09 ft | Low | +0.14 ft | 15 mi |
| Fowl River at Half-Mile Road near LaurendineRiver gauge, Fowl River | 1.55 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Hamilton Creek at Snow Road near SemmesRiver gauge, Hamilton Creek | 13.3 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 21 mi |
| Crooked Creek near FairviewRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 0.51 ft | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Biloxi Bay at Point Cadet Harbor at BiloxiEstuary gauge, Biloxi Bay | 1.00 ft | Normal | +0.21 ft | 25 mi |
| Tchoutacabouffa River near D'ibervilleRiver gauge, Tchoutacabouffa River | 1.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.16 ft | 26 mi |
| Red Creek at VestryRiver gauge, Red Creek | 4.39 ft | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.28 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.72 ft. Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove rising or falling?
Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.18 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove?
The highest level on record is 11.90 ft on September 28, 1998.
Is Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:0248018020(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.45861, -88.45139(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.72 ft | 2026-10-21 05:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange Grove (usgs:0248018020). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/escatawpa-river-at-i-10-near-orange-grove
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